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Find something fun to do with our calendar of downtown events.

There’s always something fun going on downtown! Below you’ll find a list of events scheduled for today. Use the filters at the top to find events by date, keyword, and more. You can also view the calendar by month or as a list of 20 events at a time.

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Downtown Events Calendar

Ferguson Voices: Disrupting the Frame

Dayton Metro Library – Main Library 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OH

Dayton Metro Library is pleased to host Ferguson Voices: Disrupting the Frame, a profound exhibit produced by the University of ...

Church of Funk

Oregon Express 336 E. 5th Street, Dayton, OH, USA

Cooley the Curator, *Aka Pastor Cooley,* will be presiding over the wheels of steel between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. ...

Front Street Art Hop

Front Street Complex 1001 E. Second St., Dayton, OH

Explore studios, galleries, shops, boutiques and the outdoor market right in the heart of Dayton’s Arts District!  Visit with more ...

Street Art Jam at Front Street

Front Street Galleries 1001 E. Second St., Dayton, OH

The 2nd Street Art Jam of the year returns to Front Street on August 18th! Come to Front Street for ...

Third Sunday Art Hop and Market

Front Street Galleries 1001 E. Second St., Dayton, OH

Explore studios, galleries, shops, boutiques and the outdoor market right in the heart of Dayton’s Arts District!  Visit with more ...

Dayton African American Cultural Festival

RiverScape MetroPark 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, United States

This family event brings the richness of the African American experience to Dayton through culture, education and music. See an ...

Vinyl Vinyl Sunday

The Barrel House 417 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, United States

Sundays are for taking it slow with a killer beer, your favorite LP, and a free donut. We’ve got the ...

Skinner Pipe Organ Concert

The Dayton Art Institute 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, United States

Hear the museum’s restored Skinner pipe organ and see the beautifully renovated Mimi and Stuart Rose Auditorium. Matt Dierking from ...

Monday Summer Reading Club

Rabbit Hole Books 27 W. First St., Dayton, OH

Every Monday from Memorial Day to Labor Day, every person 18 and under can stop in and choose any book ...

Ferguson Voices: Disrupting the Frame

Dayton Metro Library – Main Library 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OH

Dayton Metro Library is pleased to host Ferguson Voices: Disrupting the Frame, a profound exhibit produced by the University of ...

Monday Summer Reading Club

Rabbit Hole Books 27 W. First St., Dayton, OH

Every Monday from Memorial Day to Labor Day, every person 18 and under who comes by the store is welcome ...

Ferguson Voices: Disrupting the Frame

Dayton Metro Library – Main Library 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OH

Dayton Metro Library is pleased to host Ferguson Voices: Disrupting the Frame, a profound exhibit produced by the University of ...

CURIO Lunch Box

Courthouse Square Third & Main Streets, Dayton, OH, USA

Throughout the summer months, fun, out-of-the-box entertainment can be found on Courthouse Square, with CURIO serving as the hub of ...

Music Bingo!

RiverScape MetroPark 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, United States

Part of Tuesday Nights in the Park series Music Bingo! 7:00pm - 9:00pm AGE: All ages | FREE Join us at RiverScape near the ...